What is a minim (US)?

A minim (US) is a traditional apothecaries' unit of liquid volume used primarily in pharmacy, measuring very small doses, equal to about 61.6115 microliters.

What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, traditionally defined as 12 log units and used for measuring liquids like oil and wine, approximately equal to 0.5 to 0.6 liters.

Why convert from minim (US) to hin (Biblical)?

Converting helps interpret historical pharmaceutical doses in terms of biblical liquid measures relevant for academic, archaeological, or religious studies.

How to Convert from Minim (US) to Hin (Biblical)?

Convert liquid volumes from the US minim, a traditional apothecary unit, to the ancient Hebrew (Biblical) hin. Understand their definitions, historical contexts, and practical use in various fields.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes volume measurements from the minim (US), a small apothecaries' liquid unit, to the hin (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit used for liquids such as oil and wine. It supports users working with historical, pharmaceutical, or biblical volume conversions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in minim (US) you wish to convert
Select minim (US) as the from-unit and hin (Biblical) as the to-unit
Click convert to see the equivalent amount in hin (Biblical)
Use the conversion result to aid interpretation of historical or biblical texts

Key Features

Converts volume from minim (US) to hin (Biblical) accurately based on established conversion rates
Includes contextual information on historical and cultural use of both units
Easy web-based interface for quick volume conversions
Useful for historical pharmacy, biblical studies, and archaeology
Supports understanding and translating ancient and apothecary liquid measures

Examples

100 minim (US) converts to 0.00168031 hin (Biblical)
500 minim (US) converts to 0.00840155 hin (Biblical)

Common Use Cases

Translating apothecary liquid doses in historical pharmacy documents
Studying biblical measurements for oil and wine quantities in religious texts
Conducting archaeological and ancient Near Eastern research on liquid volumes
Interpreting and converting older pharmaceutical records into modern understanding
Supporting academic work on ancient Hebrew ritual and household provisions

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm units carefully to avoid confusion between historical and modern measures
Use the converter as a guide, noting possible variation in hin volume estimates
Cross-reference conversion results with historical or archaeological context
Remember minim (US) is largely obsolete in modern liquid dosage practice
Apply conversions thoughtfully when interpreting ancient or religious manuscripts

Limitations

The exact volume of a hin varies among scholarly estimates between 0.5 and 0.6 liters
The minim (US) is an outdated unit that is rarely applied in contemporary settings
Conversion values rely on approximations due to historical volume definition uncertainties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minim (US)?: A minim (US) is a traditional apothecaries' unit of liquid volume used primarily in pharmacy, measuring very small doses, equal to about 61.6115 microliters.
What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, traditionally defined as 12 log units and used for measuring liquids like oil and wine, approximately equal to 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Why convert from minim (US) to hin (Biblical)?: Converting helps interpret historical pharmaceutical doses in terms of biblical liquid measures relevant for academic, archaeological, or religious studies.

Key Terminology

Minim (US): A traditional apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram, used for measuring very small liquid doses.
Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used for oil and wine, roughly estimated at 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Conversion Rate: The multiplication factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another; here, 1 minim (US) equals 0.0000168031 hin (Biblical).

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the minim (US) measure?

A large volume for wine

A small liquid volume in apothecary use

A solid weight measure

The hin (Biblical) is primarily used for measuring what?

Oil and wine

Grain and cereals

Distance and length

Which field commonly uses minim to hin conversions?

Modern culinary arts

Historical pharmacy and biblical studies

Contemporary finance

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